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Gr 7 Up—Twins Sean and Dillon Kirrell are on the cusp of 18. The mysterious Carver moves in next door. Hardened, physically imposing, and gruff, he intimidates and intrigues the twins. Inside Carver's house, Sean and Dillon discover a portal to another dimension. Earth is merely a lonely outpost in a human-dominated galaxy that is ruled by powers yet incomprehensible to the brothers. While the premise is intriguing, the execution is weak. Despite the well-drawn imagery, exposition overwhelms every page, and perspectives switch constantly. Locke (a pseudonym for Davis Bunn) co-opts...Log In or Sign Up to Read More